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HHD Measurement for Muscle Strength in Stroke Patients

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Research Sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Ability to follow two-step commands

Age 18 years or older

Must not have

Active infection and/or injury at location of testing site

Lower extremity contractures preventing full passive range of motion (ROM)

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 1 year

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test if HHD can more accurately measure leg muscle strength in stroke patients to better inform therapy.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 who've had a stroke at least 3 months ago and can follow simple commands. They must be able to hold certain positions like sitting or lying down during tests. People with severe limb stiffness, unstable vital signs, symptoms like shortness of breath or dizziness, active infections at the test site, or other serious health issues affecting physical activity cannot join.

What is being tested?

The study is testing if hand-held dynamometry (HHD), a tool for measuring muscle strength in the legs, can provide accurate data for therapists treating patients with chronic stroke. It will measure normal values of leg muscle force in different ways to see how well it works.

What are the potential side effects?

There are no direct side effects mentioned from using HHD as it's a non-invasive measurement tool. However, participants may experience general fatigue or discomfort from maintaining test positions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I can understand and follow two-step instructions.

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I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have an infection or injury where the test will be done.

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I cannot fully move my legs due to stiffness.

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I do not have symptoms like severe shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, severe headaches, sudden weakness or numbness, or leg pain suggesting a deep vein clot.